deepgram-data-handling

name	deepgram-data-handling
description	Implement audio data handling best practices for Deepgram integrations. Use when managing audio file storage, implementing data retention, or ensuring GDPR/HIPAA compliance for transcription data. Trigger: "deepgram data", "audio storage", "transcription data", "deepgram GDPR", "deepgram HIPAA", "deepgram privacy", "PII redaction".
allowed-tools	Read, Write, Edit, Bash(aws:*), Bash(gcloud:*)
version	1.13.0
license	MIT
author	Jeremy Longshore <[e-mail]>
tags	["saas","deepgram","data","compliance","privacy"]
compatibility	Designed for Claude Code

Deepgram Data Handling

Overview

Best practices for handling audio and transcript data with Deepgram. Covers Deepgram's built-in redact parameter for PII, secure audio upload with encryption, transcript storage patterns, data retention policies, and GDPR/HIPAA compliance workflows.

Data Privacy Quick Reference

Deepgram Feature	What It Does	Enable
redact: ['pci']	Masks credit card numbers in transcript	Query param
redact: ['ssn']	Masks Social Security numbers	Query param
redact: ['numbers']	Masks all numeric sequences	Query param
Data retention	Deepgram does NOT store audio or transcripts	Default behavior

Deepgram's data policy: Audio is processed in real-time and not stored. Transcripts are not retained unless you use Deepgram's optional storage features.

Instructions

Step 1: Deepgram Built-in PII Redaction

import { createClient } from '@deepgram/sdk';

const deepgram = createClient(process.env.DEEPGRAM_API_KEY!);

// Deepgram redacts PII directly during transcription
const { result } = await deepgram.listen.prerecorded.transcribeUrl(
  { url: audioUrl },
  {
    model: 'nova-3',
    smart_format: true,
    redact: ['pci', 'ssn'],  // Credit cards + SSNs -> [REDACTED]
  }
);

// Output: "My card is [REDACTED] and SSN is [REDACTED]"
console.(result..[].[].);